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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992.03.16 CC MinutesMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 1.6, 1992 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stolt man at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Brunotte, Jesinski, Miron, Stolt man City Engineer, Howard KUUSiSto City Clergy;, Mary Ann Creager Miron made motion, Jesinski seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting of March 2, 1992, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the claims for March 16, 1992, in the amount of $105,523.24. All aye. Motion Carried. CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, that the City Council does hereby resolve that they have no objection to the issuance of a Premise Permit, pursuant to M.S. 349.213, Subd. 2, for the property described as 14777 Forest Blvd., Hugo, MN., as submitted by the Hugo Lions Club, for the purpose of conducting lawful gambling, and waiver of the 60 -day waiting period. All aye. Motion Carried. LIQUOR LICENSE Brunotte made motion, Jesinski seconded, to approve the application of the Hugo Lions Club for an on -sale 3.2 beer license to sell alcoholic beverages for various functions at the Hugo City Hall Park: during the 1992 calendar year. All aye. Motion Carried. RESOLUTION ABATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT As per Council direction, the City staff prepared the necessary resolution to abate the special assessment for the property described as Outlot A, Block 2, Evergreen Hill 2nd Addition. This abatement is consistent with the Non -Development Agreement entered in�:o by the City and Mr. Jim LeMoine, on February 3, 1.992. The total amount of the assessment is $742.56 collectible in 1992, The balance of the $4,577.20 assessment will be removed from the City's assessment roll. This assessment; is being removed based on the determination that the property is riot buildable or usable for development purposes. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION .1992-7, RESOLUTION ABATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Jesinski, Miron, Stolt man Motion Carried. City Council meeting of March 16, 199 Page AWARD OF BIDS (MITIGATION FONDS) As a condition of DNR approval of our p=hase 2 CIP, the City is required tc construct a mitigation wildlife pond in the area of Rice Lake park. This location and pond design has been approved by the DNR, and is required to fulfill the conditions of our permit. The estimated cost of this project was $18,000. The Council received a copy of the bid tabulation reflecting the bids received. The 16 bids received range from $10,870 to $36,913. The City engineer reviewed the bid documents, and informed the Council that k::eller Excavating requested that their bid not be accepted as they cannot meet the bid estimate. The City Engineer recommended that the City Council accept the next lowest bid, Forest Lake Contracting at $13,238. Barnes made motion, Stolt man seconded, to accept the bid of Forest Lake Contracting, in the amount of $13,238, for the construction of a mitigation pond in the area of Rice Lao.e Park. All aye. Motion Carried. WATER: SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (ADDENDUM) As per Council request, the City engineer prepared an addendum to our Water System Report reflecting the questions raised by the City Council at the February 18, 1992 hearing. The City engineer was present to review this addendum in detail with the City Council. VARIANCE - OVERSIZED GARAGE (MCGUIR.E) On behalf of Eugene McGuire, Waland Builders of Scandia, MN., has made application to the City of Hugo for a variance to construct an oversized garage at 6795 170th Street. The property is five acres in size, and is located in an agricultural zoning district. The attached garage in question is to be 768 square feet in size (720 Maximum allowed). The request in question is consistent with the Council's policy regarding oversized garages in agriculture zoning districts. Jesinsk:i made motion, Stolt man seconded, to approve the variance request of Eugene McGuire, 6795 170th Street, for the construction of a 768 square foot attached garage (720 sq ft allowed). The proposed garage is to be used for residential purposes only. All aye. MoLion Carried. FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE Earlier this year, the City Council was provided with draft copies of a proposed Flood Plain Ordinance to update our current ordinance. The ordinance, as drafted by the City staff, complies substantially with the model -ordinance provided by the DNR, and has been modified to meet the City's concerns. The City engineer was present to review this ordinance with the Council, and secure your input before a final draft is prepared. Mr. KUusisto noted the suggested changes, and will make the necessary modifications on the original draft. City Council meeting of March lb, 1992 Page _ MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Stoltzman reported on the following correspondence received by the City: 1. Letter from the Brown's Creek Watershed Management Organization (BCWMO) regarding the administration of the new State Wetland Conservation Act. Because of the current change in administration, the City will take no action indicating our intent to not administer the new law. 2. Letter from the Washington County Public Works Dept., updating the City on the Hazard Elimination Safety Program. 3. Letter from Anoka Electric Cooperative regarding the implementation of new construction charges for street lights. 4. Letter from Mardell Law Office regarding an increase in their criminal billing rate effective April 1, 1992. 5. Letter from Government Training Services regarding a seminar to be held April 10, 1992, in St. Cloud, MN. Any one interested in attending should notify the Clerk so that the appropriate reservations and fee can be handled. b. Letter from Kenco regarding the effective date of the newly implemented WAC and FEC charges. They are requesting an effective date of August 31, 1992 to allow them time to adjust to the new fees. This request was referred to the City Engineer. 7. Letter from NSP notifying the City Council of a get together on April 29, 1992 at 10:00 AM, Ruberto's Restaurant, and an afternoon tour of King power plant located in Oak: Park Heights. B. Letter from Washington Community Services regarding the summer youth programs available. 9. Letter to Council Miron regarding the lack of a "leash law" in the City of Hugo. It was noted that the concerned resident could possibly charge the offending party under the Nuisance Ordinance. ROAD PETITION Mr. Pat Hebert, resident on Henna Avenue, presented the City with a petition for road improvements to Henna Avenue between 170th Street and 180th Street. Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, to refer the road improvement petition to the City staff for review and completeness and to commence with Chapter 429 proceedings. All aye. Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATOR HEALTH INSURANCE Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, that the City of Hugo continue the health/dental insurance, currently provided to the City Administrator, F:.en Huber, for the month of April, 1992, in lieu of consulting services. Mr. Brunotte stated that he voted against renewing the City Administrator's contract earlier, and he couldn't support this proposal now. Mr. Miron stated that he agreed with Mr. Brunotte. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Jesinsk-i, Stoltzman VOTING NAY: Brunotte and Mir -on Motion Carried. City Council meeting of March 16, 1992 Page 4 COUNCILMAN RESIGNATION Councilman Tom Jesinski, Ward 2, submitted his resignation as Councilman, effective March 17, 1992. Stolt man made motion, Brunotte seconded, to accept the resignation of Tom Jesins4:i, representative of Ward 2, effective March 17, 1992. A1? aye. Motion Carried. Stolt man made motion, Barnes seconded, to publish a notice of Councilman, Ward 2, vacancy requesting any one interested in serving the term to expire 12:131/92 to notify Hugo City Hall prior to April 10, 1992. Interviews will be held after this date. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Brunotte seconded, appointing Debra Barnes as the City Council's representative on the Board of Zoning Adjustments for the balance of 1992. All aye. Motion Carried. Brunotte made motion, Jesins4:i seconded, to adjourn at 8:45 PM. All aye. Motion Carried. Mary A n&Ci`t7yler�tCreager,